tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post3560165343941261889..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: National Public Education NewsMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59862974505268810852018-06-29T09:30:30.095-07:002018-06-29T09:30:30.095-07:00I find it curious (but not surprising) that you ch...I find it curious (but not surprising) that you choose to attack me personally, Delete Me, when my comments were statements of fact and not judgment. Those facts as I stated them are not in dispute.<br /><br />You chose, though, to attribute judgment to them and then attribute your own judgment as if it were mine.<br /><br />Curious indeed.<br /><br />AlbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-46032411597732400002018-06-29T06:17:49.891-07:002018-06-29T06:17:49.891-07:00As an educator who works in said "right to wo...As an educator who works in said "right to work" state I suggest you look at the States where the Teachers "walked out." Being clear with that language is essential as the legislators of same states have made it impossible for any municipal employee regardless of union representation to "strike."<br /><br />Then you have the idea of what unions do on behalf of the Teachers and here as they collectively "negotiate" which means nothing. The current 3% anticipated raises here for Teachers and other Municipal employees (all again "represented") is naught. Budget shortfalls have enabled the passing of a budget that did not allow for said raises. Hence we here in TN are the lowest paid in the Country with the lowest achievement in regards to Education. The parallels between union membership with Teachers shows with the % of those in the community with higher education and graduation rates. <br /><br />Come to the South, the Flyover country, see the illiteracy rates, the graduation rates and the overall attitude towards education and learning. It is shocking. I burned my license and speak of my profession in past terms. <br /><br />This was about Government and Municipal jobs that in some towns and cities they are the largest if not sole employee and another strangulation to remove political activism. It is already here where I live and you are welcome.. it is coming your way. <br /><br />- Good times Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-7489769438278475582018-06-29T02:32:03.597-07:002018-06-29T02:32:03.597-07:00There is only one thing worse than unions. And tha...There is only one thing worse than unions. And that is no unions.<br /><br />Once again, Albert reveals himself to be a mouthpiece of union busters and a person who is anti-teacher.<br /><br />How are those "right-to-work" states working out for teachers, Albert?<br /><br />Those are the disgraceful places.<br /><br />We can always count on you to be shameless.<br /><br />Delete MeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-1276041719508185802018-06-28T19:03:20.046-07:002018-06-28T19:03:20.046-07:00I wonder if WEA and locals will now begin to reall...I wonder if WEA and locals will now begin to really represent and meet the needs of teaching professionals? Most Union officials have not been earning their keep.dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-21831349508111503882018-06-28T18:04:27.190-07:002018-06-28T18:04:27.190-07:00Your reply doesn't make any sense.
AlbertYour reply doesn't make any sense.<br /><br />AlbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63627045294020038222018-06-28T15:45:43.696-07:002018-06-28T15:45:43.696-07:00Oh Uncle Albert, making contributions is not makin...Oh Uncle Albert, making contributions is not making contracts. Sigh.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-72345122519903475282018-06-28T09:19:01.830-07:002018-06-28T09:19:01.830-07:00Gov. Inslee was negotiating contracts with and pay...Gov. Inslee was negotiating contracts with and pay raises for SEIU members while he was campaigning for governor. SEIU was one of the governor's largest donors.<br /><br />WEA made significant contributions to Gov. Inslee while he was pushing the legislature to significantly increase teacher compensation under the McCleary deal.<br /><br />SEIU receives significant contracts from the City of Seattle under its organization Working Washington/Fair Work Center and SEIU has been a significant donor both directly and indirectly to several pro-labor candidates/members on the city council.<br /><br />AlbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78267724863114985902018-06-28T08:22:32.511-07:002018-06-28T08:22:32.511-07:00When did the WEA ever get a contract from a politi...When did the WEA ever get a contract from a politician?Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-57237575113035157612018-06-28T07:49:34.638-07:002018-06-28T07:49:34.638-07:00Great news! This is an awesome first step in brea...Great news! This is an awesome first step in breaking the cycle of public sector unions financially backing politicians who then return the favor by awarding lavish contracts to them when they are in office. <br /><br />Fed upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com